Best Image Size for AI Portrait Animation
Choose source image dimensions, crops, and file sizes that help one-image portrait animation preserve identity and detail.
The best source image is clear, centered, and large enough to show the details you want preserved.
Practical Source Size
Use these as working targets:
- Square portrait: 1024 x 1024 px or larger.
- Vertical portrait: 1080 x 1350 px or 1080 x 1920 px.
- Pet or full-body image: keep enough room around ears, hair, hands, paws, or clothing.
Avoid tiny images under about 512 px on the important side. The model has less detail to protect.
Crop With Breathing Room
Do not crop the face, hair, ears, shoulders, or pet body too tightly. A little space around the subject gives the animation room to move.
File Size
Keep the source clean rather than over-compressed. A smaller file is fine if it still preserves facial details, edges, and texture. Avoid screenshots that have already been compressed several times.
Background
Simple backgrounds are easier. Busy backgrounds, text, logos, and multiple people can pull attention away from the subject.
FAQ
Does a bigger image always make a better animation?
No. A clear, well-cropped image is more important than a huge file. Extremely large files may need resizing before upload.
Is square or vertical better?
Square is flexible for avatars and previews. Vertical is better when the final post is for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, or Stories.